Elms Farm Community Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elms Farm Community Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
331 students
| Measure | Elms Farm Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 1,690 | #1594 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12239 of 15,697 | #15013 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elmsfarmschool.co.uk | www.sttommor.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Elms Farm Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.8 vs 12.3).
- •Elms Farm Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 42%).
- •Elms Farm Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Elms Farm Community Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 331.
- •Elms Farm Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elms Farm Community Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elms Farm Community Primary School ranks higher (29.8 vs 12.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elms Farm Community Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elms Farm Community Primary School: 414. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elms Farm Community Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Elms Farm Community Primary School is 1286th of 1,690 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 1594th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).